Vacancy title:
Head of Programme - Candidate Pool
Jobs at:
Norwegian refugee councilDeadline of this Job:
31 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
What you will do:
You will be responsible for the following:
• Line management of technical experts covering NRC’s programming areas (core competencies), M&E, Grants, Safe and Inclusive Programming (where stand-alone position exists) and potential Consortium Managers/Chief Of parties etc;
• Provide leadership on NRC programming within a specific country office, including fundraising, appropriate allocation and management of resources, programme quality, accountability, and performance management;
• Provide effective leadership to NRC’s program teams, ensuring that priorities and opportunities identified are in line with NRC’s country, regional and global strategies and policy frameworks;
• Provide guidance to the program team regarding tools and strategies to ensure that programming is based on input from communities, local partners and local/national stakeholders, a thorough understanding of the context, and technical best practices;
• Support the M&E Unit to develop, adapt and implement appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems that enhance program quality, increase effectiveness and measure results;
• Work with colleagues in the country program to identify funding opportunities and develop context appropriate proposals that meet NRC quality standards; meet regularly with donors to discuss current and potential funding opportunities;
• Be a member of the Country Management Group
What you will bring:
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 4 years in a senior position;
• Understanding of humanitarian trends and settings, including emergency response, durable solutions to displacement, self-reliance and integrated programming
• Documented experience managing multiple projects;
• Documented experience in external stakeholder engagement with Donors, Government and Local Authority;
• Experience with the NRC’s Core Competencies (Education, WASH, Shelter, Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection from Violence) is an added advantage;
• Experience with a range of donors, with specific experience and knowledge of ECHO, EU, UNHCR, UNICEF and other major donors and foundations;
• Minimum first level degree in a relevant field of study;
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods.
• Analytical and computer literate including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English both written and verbal (Proficiency in a second language may be required based on the contextual needs e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic etc. please state your languages proficiency in your application)
• Specific interest or knowledge on a specific geographic area. Please state in your application in which countries/regions are you interested.
What makes this position attractive?
• An opportunity to shape and influence humanitarian policy and practice in a given conflict context;
• A chance to join one of the most reputable humanitarian organisations with a diverse team dedicated to helping people forced to flee;
• A chance to contribute to a high level of quality and cost-effective programme/project implementation within a country programme;
• A flexible opportunity with the possibility of placement at different NRC operations;
• Competitive salary and benefits according to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions.
We are also looking for people who share our values:
• To be dedicated in what we do.
• To be innovative with our solutions.
• To act as one unified and inclusive team.
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the beneficiaries that we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.
Deadline for applications: 20th January 2023
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
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